Briggs & Stratton 040346-00 Installation guide

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Thankyoufor purchasingthis quality-built Briggs &Stratton home generator.We are pleasedthat you've placedyour

confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand.When operatedand maintained according to the instructions in the operator's

manual, your home generatorwill provide manyyears of dependableservice.

This manual eentains safety information to makeyou awareof the hazardsand risks associatedwith residential generator

systems and how to avoidthem. This generator system is designedand intendedonly for useas an optional homestandby

systemthat provides an alternatesource of electric power and to serveloads such asheating, refrigerationsystems, and

communication systems that, when stopped during any power outage, could cause discomfort or inconvenience.Savethese

originai instructionsfor future reference.

This generater system requiresprofessienaiinstaiiatien before use. Theinstaller should follow the instructions completely.

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Briggs & Stratton authorized servicedealersworldwide who provide qualityservice.You canalso contact Briggs &

Stratton Customer Serviceby phoneat 888-743-4115 between 8:00AM and 5:00 PMCT, or click on Finda Dealerat

BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM,which provides a list of authorized dealers.

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mrnportantSafety mnstructions

SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTiONS- This manualcontains

important instructions that should be followed during

installation and maintenanceof the generatorand batteries.

Safety Symbols and Meanings

Explosion Fire

Ebctrical Shock

Toxic Fumes Rotating Parts Hot Surface

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Auto Start

Explosive Pressure Chemical Burn

WARNINGRunningengine gives off carbon monoxide,

an odorless, colorless, poison gas.

Breathingcarbon monoxide could result

in death, serious injury, headache,fatigue,

dizziness,vomiting, confusion, seizures,nausea

or fainting.

o Operatethis product ONLYoutdoors in an areathat will

not accumulatedeadlyexhaustgas.

o Keepexhaustgasawayfrom anywindows, doors,

ventilation intakes,soffit vents, crawl spaces,open garage

doors or other openingsthat canallow exhaustgas

to enter insideor be drawn into a potentiallyoccupied

building or structure.

o Carbonmonoxide detector(s) MUSTbe installed and

maintainedindoors according to the manufacturer's

instructions/recommendations. Smokealarms cannot

detectcarbon monoxide gas.

WARNINGThe engineexhaust from this product

contains chemicals known tC_be State of Californiato

causecancer birth reproductive harm.

Lift Hazard

degree or levelof hazardseriousness.

may be usedto representthe type of

word NOTICEis usedto address practl

personal injury.

DANGERindicatesa hazardwhich, if not :led, will

result in deathor serious injury.

A WARNINGindicatesa hazardwhich, if not avoided could

result in deathor serious injury.

CAUTIONindicatesa hazardwhich, if not avoided could

result in minor or moderate injury.

NO77CEaddressespractices not relatedto personal injury.

The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipateeverypossible

circumstance that might involve a hazard.Thewarnings in

this manual,and the tags and decals affixedto the unit are,

therefore, not albinclusive, if you usea procedure, work

method or operatingtechnique that the manufacturerdoes

not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that

it is safe for you and others. You must also makesure that

the procedure, work method or operating technique that you

choose does not renderthe generatorsystem unsafe.

of Californi_ _8causecancer, birth defects,or other

reproduc_v8 harm. Wash handsafter handling.

....._::NA:RNING Storage batteriesgive off explosive

hydrogen gas during recharging,

Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen

and cause explosion, resulting

in death, serious injury and/or

property damage.

Batteryelectrolyte fluid contains acidand is

extremely caustic.

Contactwith battery contents could causesevere

chemical burns.

A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and high short

circuit current.

o DONOTdispose of batteryin a fire. Recyclebatter},.

o DONOTallow any openflame, spark, heat,or lit cigarette

during andfor several minutesafter charginga battery.

o DONOTopen or mutilatethe battery.

o Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, rubber boots and

rubber gloves.

o Removewatches, rings, or other metal objects.

o Usetools having insulated handles.

,A WARNINGPropaneand Natural Gasareextremely

flammableand explosive,which could cause

burns,fire or explosion resulting in death,

serious injury and/or property damage.

o Installthe fuel supply system accordingto NFPA37 and

other applicablefuel-gas codes.

o Beforeplacingthe generatorinto service,the fuel system

lines must be properly purged and leaktested.

o Afterthe generatoris installed,you should inspectthe fuel

system periodically.

o NOleakageis permitted.

o DONOToperateengine if smell of fuel is present or other

explosiveconditions exist.

o DONOTsmoke aroundthe generator.Wipe up any oil

spills immedbtely. Ensurethat no combustible materials

are left in the generatorcompartment, Keepthe areanear

the generatordean andfree of debris.

WARNENGHazardousVoltage- Contact with power

lines could cause electric shock or burns,

resulting in deathor serious injury.

Lifting Hazard/ HeavyObject- Could result

in serious injury',

o if rifting or hoisting equipment is used,DONOTcontact

anypower lines.

, DONOTUiftormovegeneratorwithg !assistance.

o Use lifting pipesas described in L#fing the Generator.

o DONOTlift unit by roof asdam get generator

will occur.

WARNmNGGeneratorproduces hazardousvoltage.

Failureto properly ground generatorcould result

in electrocution.

Failureto isolate generatorfrom utility power could

result in deathor serious injury to electric utility

workers due to backfeedof electrical energy.

o When using generatorfor backup power, notify

utility company.

o DONOTtouch barewires or bare receptacles.

o DONOTuse generatorwith electricalcords which are

worn, frayed, bare or otherwisedamaged.

o DONOThandle generatoror electricalcords while

standing in water, while barefoot, or while handsor

feet arewet.

o if you must work around a unit while it is operating,

stand on an insulateddry surfaceto reducethe risk of

a shock hazard.

o DONOTallow unqualified persons or childrento operate

or servicegenerator. .......

o in caseof an accident electricalshock,

immediately shut down ¢8_source of electricalpower and

contactthe localau_horit_s Avoid direct contact with

the victim....

o Despite of the generator operatingthis

equipmen_impruSently, neglectingits maintenanceor

being ea_bss: bould cause possible injury'or death.

at all times while working on this equipment.

on the equipment whenyou arephysically

fatigued.

performing anymaintenanceon the generator,

batterycableindicated by a NEI;ATEVE,

NEGor (-) first. Whenfinished, reconnectthat cablelast.

After your system is installed,the generatormay crank

and start without warning anytime there is a power

failure. To prevent possible injury,,always setthe

generator'ssystem switch to OFF,removethe sewice

disconnect from the disconnect boxAND removethe

15 Amp fuse BEFOREworking on the equipment.

WARNINGExhaustheat/gasescouldignitecombustibles

orstructuresresultingindeath,serious

injuryand/orpropertydamage.Contactwith

mufflerareacouldcauseburnsresultingin

seriousinjury.

o DONOTtouchhotpartsandAVOIDhotexhaustgases.

o Allowequipmenttocoolbeforetouching.

o Exhaustoutletsideofweatherproofenclosuremust

haveatbast5ft.(1.5m)minimumclearancefromany

structure,shurbs,treesoranykindofvegetation.

o Standbygeneratorweatherproofenclosuremustbeat

bast5ft.(1.5m)fromwindows,doors,anywallopening,

shrubsorvegetationover12inches(30.5cm)inheight.

o Standbygeneratorweatherproofenclosuremusthavea

minimumof5ft.(1.5m)overheadclearancefromany

structure,overhangortrees.

o DONOTplaceweatherproofenclosureunderadeckor

othertypeofstructurethatmayconfineairflow.

o Useonlyflexiblefuellineprovided.Connectprovidedfuel

linetogenerator,DONOTusewithorsubstituteanyother

flexiblefuelline.

o Smokedetector(s)MUSTbeinstalledandmaintained

indoorsaccordingtothemanufacturer'sinstructions/

recommendations.Carbonmonoxidealarmscannot

detectsmoke.

o KeepatbastminimumdistancesshowninGenera!

Location Guiddines to insurefor proper generatorcooling

and maintenanceclearances.

o it is a violation of California PuNic ReSourceCode

Section4442, to useor operate on anyforest-

covered,brusbcovered, or gras:_:c_#re8 land unless

the exhaustsystem is equipped with _ spark arrester as

definedin Section4442, in effectiveworking ....

order. Otherstates or federalj#risdictions may have ................

similar laws........ ..........................................................

Contactthe original equipment md_ui_Ct rer re_aii

dealerto obtain a spark arrester deslgned ........

system installed on this engine.

o Replacementparts must bethe same in the

same position asthe originalparts.

,& WARNINGStarter and other rotating parts could

entanglehands, hair, clothing, or accessories

resulting in serious injury.

o NEVERoperategeneratorwithout protective housings,

covers,or guardsin place.

o DONOTwear looseclothing, jewelry or anythingthat

could be caught in the starteror other rotating parts.

o Tieup long hair and removejewelry.

o Beforeservicing, remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel

and disconnect Negative (NEGor °) batterycane.

CAUTIONInstalling the 15A fuse could causethe

(_ engineto start at anytime without warning

resulting in minor or moderate injury.

o Observethat the 15 Amp fuse has beenremoved from the

control panelfor shipping.

o DONOTinstall this fuse until allplumbing andwiring has

beencompletedand inspected.

CAUTIONExcessivelyhigh operating speeds could

result in minor injury and/or equipment damage,

Excessivelylow speeds impose a heavyload on generator.

o DONOTtamper with governedspeed.Generatorsupplies

correct ratedfrequencyand voltage when running at

governedspeed.

o DONOTmodify generatorin anyway.

NOTICE improper treatment:of generatorcould damage it

and shorten its life. .......

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generatoronly uses.

Use

o if you havequest o@ ab6Utintendeduse contactyour

authorized .....

o Operate on levelsurfaces.

o Adequate un@structed flow of cooling andventilating air

is criti@l i6 edrrect generatoroperation.

panels/doors must be installed wheneverthe

running.

exposegeneratorto excessivemoisture, dust,

or corrosive vapors.

o Remainalertat all times while working on this equipment.

Neverwork on the equipmentwhen you arephysically

or mentallyfatigued.

o DONOTstart enginewith air cleaneror air cleaner

cover removed.

o DONOTinsert any objectsthrough cooling slots.

o DONOTusethe generatoror anyof its parts as a step.

Steppingon the unit could cause stress and breakparts.

This may result in dangerousoperatingconditions from

baking exhaustgases,fuel leakage,oil leakage,etc.

o if connecteddevicesoverheat,turn them off and

disconnect them from generator.

Shut off generatorandcontactanauthorizeddeakerif

- electrical output is lost;

- equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;

- unit vibrates excessively;

- unit makes unusualnoises.

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Equipmentgescription

This product isonly for use asanoptional generatorsystem

which provides an alternatesource of electric power and

to serve loads such as heating, refrigeration systems, and

communication systemsthat, when stopped during any

power outage, could causediscomfort or inconvenience.

NOTICE This product does NOTqualify for eitheran

emergencystandbyor bgaiiy required standbysystem as

defined by NFPA70 (NEC).

, Emergencygenerator systems are intendedto

automatically supply illumination, power,or both, to

designatedareasand equipment in the event of failure

of the normal supply. Emergencysystems may also

provide power for such functions asventilation where

essentialto maintain life, where current interruption

of the normal supply would produce serious life

safety or healthhazards.

° LegallyRequiredstandby generatorsystems are

intendedto automaticallysupply powerto selected

loads in the event of failure of the normal source

which could create hazardsor hamper rescueor fire-

fighting operations.

Everyeffort has beenmadeto ensurethat information in this

manual is accurateand current. Howeve6we reservethe

right to change,alter, or otherwise product and

this document at anytime without _rio_notice.

OnUycurrent,censed profess onaUs

should attempt homegenerat_ 5ysiem installations. .....................

Installations must strictly comply with ai! applicable

industry standards laws and regulati6_

Owner Respensibilities ......................

® Readand follow the instructions given in'he

operator's manual.

° Followa regularschedule in maintaining, caring for

and using your generator, as specified in the operator's

manual.

° Carbonmonoxide detector(s) MUSTbe installed and

maintained indoors according to the manufacturer's

instructions/recommendations. Smoke alarms cannot

detect carbon monoxide gas.

° Smokedetector(s) MUSTbe installedand maintained

indoors accordingto the manufacturer'sinstructions/

recommendations. Carbonmonoxidealarms cannot

detectsmoke.

if you havequestions about intended use,ask your installer

or dealer or call 800-743-4115 between

8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CT.

Mnstalling DeaieriCentracter Respensibilities

° Readandobservethe safety rubs.

, Install only an ULapprovedtransfer switch that is

compatible with the generator.

, Readand follow the instructions given in this

installation and start-up manual.

, Installation must strictly comply with all applicable

codes, industry standards, laws, and regulations.

, Allow sufficient room on all sides of the generator for

maintenanceand servicing.

CetdWeather Kit

if operating the generator below 30°F(-1°0), it is HIGHLY

RECOMMENDEDthat a Model 6231 Cold Weather Kit

(includes oil warmers and batterywarmer) be installed.

Theseitems areavailableatyour local servicing dealer.

Forcold weather areas(below 0°F (-18°C)) it is also

recommendedthat a BCl, Size75, wet bad-acid battery be

used of 630 CCAminimum.

if you needmore information,on this matter, pleasecall

(800) 743-4115 between and 5:00 PMCT.

Unpacking Precautions

The unit is shipped readyfor installation. Avoid damagefrom

dropping, bumping, collision, etc. Store and unpack carton

with the proper side up, as noted on the shipping carton.

Delive_ Inspection

After removing the carton, carefully inspect the generatorfor

any damagethat may haveoccurred during shipment.

if loss or damageis noted attime of delivery,,havethe

person(s) making delivery note all damageon the freight

bill and affix his signatureunderthe consignor's memo of

loss or damage, if lossor damage is noted afterdelivery,,

separatethe damagedmaterials and contact the carrier

for claim procedures. Parts damagedin shipping are not

warranted.

Shipment Contents

The heine generater system is supplied with:

o Oil (5W30 Synthetic)

o Flexiblesteel fuel line

o Installation and start-up manual

o Operator's manual

o Spareaccess roof keys

o Spare 15 Amp ATO-typefuse

Not included:

o Carbonmonoxide detector(s)

o Smoke detector(s)

o Starting battery,

o Connectingwire and conduit

o Fuelsupply valves/plumbing

o Crane,lifting straps, chains or cables

o Two 60" lengths of 3/4" nominal minimum scheduled

40 steel pipe (NOTcon@it)

o Torquescrewdriver, _;_ 5_:inch-pound range

o Voltac uen ........ ....

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MnstaiiationChecklist

Proper installation of the home generator requires the completion of the following tasks:

CarbonMonoxide(CO)Detector

[] CarbonMonoxide(CO)detectorinstalledandinworking

order.

[] Smokedetector(s)instalbdandinworkingorder.

Placement

[]

Operation

[] Coldweather kit is instalbd in temperatures below 30°F

(4°0). SeeColdWeather Kit.

[] Correct battery type is instalbd and fully charged. See

Final Installation Considerations.

Requiredpermits have beenobtained.

Generatorphced in an areafree from Carbon Monoxide

(CO)buiNup. See Placementof Standby Generator to

Redacethe Risk of Carbon IVtonoxidePoisoning.

Generatorplacedin an area compliantto NFPA37. See

Placementof Standby Generator to Redacethe Risk of

Fire.

Generatorplacedin an areafree from water damage. See

Other General LocationGuidelines.

Generatorplacedin an areafree from utiliity and other

home systems. See Other General LocationGuidelines.

Generatorplacedin a debris free zone.See Other General

LocationGuidelines.

Generatorplacedon fiat ground with provisions for water

drainage.See Other General LocationGuidelines.

[]

Generatorengine oil levelis at full mark. See Final

Installation Considerations.

[]

[] FrequencyOutput.

Circuit breaker is inthe ONposition.

Utility was shut off to test the operation of generator and

transfer switch. Note anyfault codes andmakecorrections

asrequired.

ACVoltage Output

Owner _nfermation

Name:

Address:

Phone/e-mail:

Unit information

Faei GeneratorModel:

] Generatorisconnectedtofuelsourcewithflexiblefuelline, ......

hasnofuelleaksandconformsto localcodes.SeeThe GeneratorSerial _mb_:

GaseousFaeiSystem.

[] Properfuel pressure has been measuredwith all gas installing C_tra_or information

appliances operating. See The Gaseeas Fael System. Name:......... ......

[] FueUsystemhasbeenconfiguredfi_heproperfueUsuppUy:A'

Natura gas (NG)or quefed pet:_aeu_(LP) See Fae Q_ ess:_

Converson ..... ....... ....

........... Ph_n@'FAX'

[] Fueltype: (circle one) , ......................... '

[] Fuelpipesizeused: 1=1/4" 1=1a Can

SeeNFPA54, Chapter6. ......................

[] Fuelpressure at fuel inlet port o8 a_ddi........... Signature:

full load andall gas appliances and _p@rati_g

. .... Plumber:

Electrical

[] Generatorneutral is connectedto Automati_ Transfer Signature:

Switch. See Generator ACConnection System.

[] Generatoris grounded. See Groundingthe Generator and Inspector information

NFPA78,NEC, Article 258.358. Name:

[] Generatoris connectedto the transfer switch with the

specifiedwiring. See Utility Circuit Connection and Address:

TransferSwitch Communication.

[] Generatoris connectedto the transfer switch with the

specifiedwiring. #18AWG twisted pairwiring from the

generator control panelto the transfer switch is installed

in aseparate conduit from high voltage wires unless

the insulation rating on all wiring is ratedfor 600V.See

TransferSwitch Communication.

[] Dipswitches in mosttransfer switches must be setto

correspond to the wattageof the generator.See Transfer

Switch Operator/Installation IVtanual.

Title:

inspection Date:

Thisgenerator has been....installedperthe manufacturer's

ms[rat[ions:

Installing Contractor Signature:

Date:

Intentionally Left Blank

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Generator Placement

Beforeinstallinggenerator,consultwith homeownerand

conveythefollowing requirements,which must besatisfied

beforethe installationiscomplete.

Therearetwo equallyimportant safetyconcernsin regardsto

carbon monoxidepoisoning andfire. Thereare alsoseveral

generallocation guidelinesthat must be met beforethe

installationin consideredcomplete.

,& WARNEN6Runningengine gives off carbon monoxide,

an odorless, colorless, poison gas.

Breathing carbon monoxide could result in death

serious injury, headache,fatigue, dizziness,

vomiting, confusion, seizures,nauseaor fainting.

° Operatethis product ONLYoutdoors in an areathat wil

not accumulatedeadlyexhaustgas.

° Keepexhaustgas awayfrom anywindows, doors,

ventilationintakes, soffit vents, crawl spaces,open garage

doors or other openingsthat canallow exhaustgas

to enter insideor be drawn into a potentiallyoccupied

building or structure.

° Carbonmonoxide detector(s) MUSTbe installed and

maintainedindoors accordingto the manufacturer's

instructions/recommendations. Smoke alarms cannot

detectcarbon monoxide gas.

Exhaust Side of the Generater

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A - Exhaustoutlet side of weatherproof enclosure

B - Air inlet sideof weatherproof enclosure

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PlacementofStandbyGeneratortoBEDUCE THE BMSKOF CABBON MONOXMDE POMSORMRG

The arrowsinthe figurebelowpointtoPOTENTMALpointsofentn/forCarbonMonoxideGas.

All fossil fuel burning equipment, 8u@aS§_andby E_Sureexhaustgas is kept awayfrom:

generators, contains carbon mo86_idei_O) gas in the windows

engine exhaust. COgas is odQ_@S_6ierless and tasteless ........ P. a....

and is unlikely to benoticed is overcome. .........................._ o_uu_

COgas can kill you so it is requiPedthat _h__Q D oventilation intakes

included as part of the installation: 2 ....

° Install generatoroutdoors in an ar_athat

accumulate deadlyexhaustgas...... .....

° DONOTinstall generatorwhere exhaustgas could

accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into a

potentially occupied building or structure.

° Bylaw it ,srequired in many statesto havea Carbon

Monoxide (CO)detector in operatingcondition in

your home. Carbonmonoxide detector(s) (A) MUST

be installed and maintained indoors accordingto the

manufacturer's instructions / recommendations. A CO

monitor is an electric devicethat detects hazardous

levels of CO.Whenthere is abuildup of CO,the

monitor will alertthe occupants byflashing visual

indicator light and alarm. Smoke alarms cannot detect

COgas.

° Your neighbor(s) home maybeexposedto the engine

exhaustfrom your standby generator and must be

considered when installing your standby generator.

E osoffit vents

F ogaragedoors

G - crawl spacesor other openings that canallow

exhaustgasto enter insideor be drawn into a

potentially occupied building or structure.

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o Directthestandbygeneratorexhaustawayfromor

paralleltothebuildingorstructure.DONOTdirect

thegeneratorexhausttowardsapotentbllyoccupied

building,structure,windows,doors,ventibtionintakes,

soffitvents,crawlspaces,opengaragedoorsorother

openingswhereexhaustgascouldaccumulateand

enterinsideorbedrawnintopotentbllyoccupied

buildingorstructure.

o DONOTplacestandbygeneratorinanyareawhere

leavesordebrisnormallyaccumulates.Position

standbygeneratorinanareawherewindswillcarry

theexhaustgasawayfromanypotentiallyoccupied

buildingorstructure.

Other

o Placefh_ standby generator in a preparedlocation that

is flat _ad h_s provisions for water drainage.

outlet openings.

Install the standbygenerator where it will not affect or

obstruct and services including covered, concealedand

underground, such astelephone, electric, fuel (natural

gas/LPG vapor), irrigation, air conditioning, cable,

septic, sewer,well and so forth.

Install the standbygenerator where leaves,grass,

snow, etc. will not obstruct air inlet and outlet

openings, if prevailingwinds will cause blowing or

drifting, you may needto construct a windbreak to

protect the unit.

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Placement of Standby Generator to REDUCETHE

RMSEOFNRE

Examplesof standby generator locationsto reducethe risk

of fire:

NFPA37 2010, section 4.1.4, EnginesLocatedOutdoors.

Engines,and their weatherproof housings if provided, that are

installed outdoors shall be located at bast 1.5m (5 ft) from

openings in walls and at bast 1.5m (5ft) from structures

havingcombustiblewalls. A minimum separationshallnot be

requiredwhereeitherofthefollowing conditionsexist:

1. Theadjacentwall of the structure has afire resistance

rating of at bast 1 hour.

2. Theweatherproof enclosure is constructed

of noncombustible materials and it has been

demonstratedthat a fire within the enclosurewill not

ignite combustible materials outsidethe enclosure. *

AnnexA ExplanatoryMaterial

A,4.1.4 (2) Meansof demonstrating compliance are by

means of full-scale fire tests or bycalculation procedures,

such asthose given in NFPA555, Guideon Methods for

EvaluatingPotential for Room Flashover.

Tocomply with condition 2 abovethe weatherproof enclosure

has beenconstructed completely of non-combustible

materials andfulloscalefire tests havebeenconducted to

demonstratethat a fire within the enclosurewill not ignite

combustible materials outsidethe enclosure.

VerticalClearances

(1.5m)

Structure

trees or any kind of vegetation.

Standbygeneratorweatherproof enclosuremust beat bast 5

ft. (1.5 m) from windows, doors, any wall opening, shrubs or

vegetationover 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height.

Standbygeneratorweatherproof enclosuremust havea

minimum of 5 ft. (1.5 m) overheadclearancefrom any structure,

overhangor trees.

DONOTplaceweatherproof enclosure under a deck or other

type of structure that may confine airflow.

Useonly flexible fuel line provided. Connectprovided fuel lineto

generator,DONOTuse with or substitute any otherflexible fuel

line.

Smokedetector(s) MUST be installedand maintainedindoors

accordingto the manufacturer's instructions/recommendations.

Carbon monoxidealarms cannot detectsmoke.

DONOTplaceweatherproof enclosure in manner otherthan

shown in illustrations.

minimum of 5 feet (1.5 m) overheadclearancefrom

anystructure, overhangor trees.

NOTICEDONOTplaceweatherproof enclosure under a deck

or other type of covered structure that may confine airflow.

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GeneratorInstallations

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18 in. 5ft (1.5_n)

Standby

Exhaust

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Legendfer GeneraterLeeatienste reducethe riskef fire.

A Standby weatherproofenclosure must be at least5

ft (1.5 m) from windows, doors, anywall opening,

shrubs or vegetation over12 inches (30.5 cm)in

height.

B Exhaustoutlet side of weatherproof enclosure must

haveat least5 ft (1.5 m) minimum clearancefrom

anystructure, shrubs, trees or anykind of vegetation.

C Standby weatherproofenclosure must havea

minimum of 5 feet (1.5 m) overheadclearancefrom

anystructure, overhangor trees.

NOTICEDONOTplaceweatherproof enclosure under a deck

or other type of covered structure that may confine airflow.

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Electricaland FuelMnietLocations

The 3/4 inch N,RT,fuel inletconnector (A) and electrical inlet

location (B)is shown below,

A ½ inch knocbout is provided for the electrical inleL This

inlet may be enlargedor supplementedto accommodate

a maximum conduit size of 1 ½ inches.Ensurethat the

installed conduit(s) enterthe unit in the zoneshown in the

drawing such that they properly enterthe electrical box and

do not interfere with the fully opened roofl

The homegenerator is suppliedwith a basethat unless

mandatedby local code, doesnot requirea concrete sla&

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Lifting the Generator

,_ WARNINGHazardousVoltage- Contact with power

lines could cause electric shock or burns,

resulting in deathor serious injury.

Lifting Hazard/ HeavyObject- Could result

in serious injury.

, if lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DONOTcontact

anypower lines.

, DONOTlift or move generatorwithout assistance.

, Use lifting pipesas described in Lifting the Generator.

, DONOTlift unit by roof asdamageto generator

will occur.

Thegeneratorweighs morethan 500 pounds (227 kg).

Proper tools, equipment and qualified personnelshould be

used in all phasesof handling and moving the generator.

Two60" lengths of 3/4" nominal minimum scheduled40

steel pipe (A), supplied bythe installer,arerequiredto lift the

generator manually,insert pipesthrough the lifting holes (B)

located nearthe unit's base.

You may alsolift the unit using a"hook and hoist" method

attachedto the lifting pipes, providedthat you usea spreader

bar to ensurethat the chains or cables DONOTtouch the

generator's roof.

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Cencrete Anchering ef Unit

in areasdeterminedto be hurricane pr60e,it is

recommendedto anchorthe to concrete.

The concreteanchors must hold 800 Ibs (i j)

Thereare four (C)7/16 inch hol_ Iocatio% _Qund the

generatorin which to anchorthe ...........

NOTICE Unlessmandated by local or .....

concreteslab is not required.

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Access Ports

Thegenerator is equipped with an enclosurethat hasseveral

access panels,as shown.

Theaccess panelsand the components located behind them

are listed below:

A °Roof (Control Panel,air filter, oil dipstick, and circuit

breaker)

B °Front Access Panel(oil drain and oil filter)

C°Battery Panel(battery andgeneratordata label)

D °RearAccessPanel(fuel regulator, fuel selector, and

engine starter)

E -Control PanelCover (field wiring and control wires)

Eachgeneratoris shippedwith a set of identical keys.These

keysfit in the lock on the front removablepanekThe roof

must be unlocked in order for it to open.

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Te epen roof:

1. insert key into lock (A) of front panel.Gently push

down on roof abovethe lock to aid in turning the key.

Turn key one quarterturn clockwise.

2. Lift roof to the openposition.

Te remeve frent panel:

1, Removethetwo bolts(B)that securethe panelto theunit.

To remeve rear panel

1, Ensurethe roof is in the open position.

2. Removethetwo bolts (C)that securethe panelto the

unit.

2. Lift panelto removefrom unit.

Tesecure frent panel:

1. Placepanel in unit.

2. Securethe panel with two bolts,

3. Lift panelto remove from unit.

TOsecure rear panel:

1, Slide panel into

2. Securethe bolts.

To remove batte_g

1, Ensure isln the open position.

2. Rer bolts (B) that secure the panel to the

3, Lift up on panel and remove.

To secure battery panel:

1. Placepanel in unit.

2. Securethe panel with two bolts.

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TOTHEiNSTALLER:Consult with the generator owner(s}

and conveyany technical considerations that might

affect their installationplans before applying these

general guidelines.

Thefollowing general rulesapply to gaseous fuel

system piping:

,A WARNIN6Propaneand NaturalGasareextremelyflammable

andexplosive,whichcouldcauseburns,fireor

explosionresultingin death,seriousinjuryand/

or propertydamage.

Beforeplacingthegeneratorintoservi@ hefuelsystemlines

mustbeproperlypurgedandleaktested. .........

ermitted. ...........

to federaland localcodes, rigidly mounted and

protected againstvibration.

o Pipingshould beprotectedfrom physicaldamage

where it passesthrough flower beds, shrub beds,and

other cultivated areaswheredamagecould occur.

HOTICEThe illustration is representativeof atypical

installation. Your installation may differ.

o Installthe flexiblesteelfuel line (B) (supplied) between

the generatorfuel inlet port (A) and rigid piping

to preventthermal expansion,contraction, or any

standby movement from causing excessivestress on

the piping material.

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o A union (C)or flanged connection shall be provided

downstream to permit removal of standby.

o A manometer port should be provided(D). A digital

manometer, P/N19495, is availableatyour Briggs &

Stratton service center.Whenthe initialtest runs are

completed, the manometer is removedand the port

is plugged.The msno port permits temporary

installation of _ma ter to ensurethat the

engine recei_e_She_orrect fuel pressure to operate

efficient y!br_Bg_ut its operating range.

o Where_heformation of hydratesor iceis knownto

iiiil

occu _iping should beprotectedagainstfreezing.The

aationof hardpiping should includeasediment

wherecondensateis not likelyto freeze.

minimum of one accessible,approvedmanual

shutoff valve (E) shall be installed in the fuel supply

line within 6 ft. (180 cm) of the homegenerator.

o A manualfuel shut-off valveshould be installed in the

interior of the building.

o Wherelocal conditions includeearthquake,

tornado, unstableground, or flood hazards,special

consideration shaftbe givento increasestrength and

flexibility of piping supports and connections. •

Piping must be of the correct sizeto maintainthe

requiredsupply pressuresand volume flow under

varying generatorload conditions with all gas

appliancesconnectedto the fuel systemturned on

and operating.

• Usea pipe sealantor joint compound approvedfor

usewith NG/LPGon all threadedfittings to reducethe

possibility of leakage.

• instailed piping must beproperly purged and

leaktested, in accordancewith applicablecodes

and standards.

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Fuel Consumption

Estimatedfuel supply requirements at half and full load for

natural gas and LP vapor fuels are shown below.

LP Vapor (Propane)

FullLoad

3/4 Load

1/2 Load

1/4 Load

Exercise

Cu FtiHr

Gal/Hr (liquN)

BTUiHr

Cu FtiHr

BTUiHr

Cu FtiHr

Gal/Hr (liquN)

BTUiHr

Cu R/Hr

Gal/Hr (liquN)

BTUiHr

Cu Ft/Hr

Gal/Hr (liquid)

BTUiHr

20kW

135

3.75

337500

109

3.03

272500

83

2.31

207500

56

1.56

140000

40

1.11

100000

16kW 15kW

113 109

3.14 3.03

282500 272500

96 90

2.67 2.5

240000 225000

71 68

1.97 1.89

177500 170000

53 51

1.47 1.42

132500 127500

40 40

1.11 1.11

100000 100000

Recommended Energy LP Vapor Natural

Content of Fuel Gas

HeatingValue:

BTUper gallon (gross**) 91,547

Cubic feet (gas) 2,500 1,000

Fuel Pressure

Naturat Gas

Full Load

2OkW

(18 kW)

260i::.....

CuFVHr

BTU/ Hr

CuFVHr

BTU/ Hr

CuFVHr

BTU/ Hr

CuFVHr

BTU/ Hr

CuFdHr

BTU/ Hr

244

244000

15kW

(13.5kW)

24O

3/4 Load

240000 2 00_ ....

i

187

1/2Load

187000

135 12 ...............119

1/4Load

135000 125000 119000

99 99 99

Exercise

99000 99000 99000

gas line shutoff valves are OPENand that

fuel pressure is availablewhenever automatic

in is desired.

Power Loss

Air density is less at high altitudes, resulting in less available

engine power. Specifically, engine powerwill decrease3.5%

for each 1,000feet (300 meters) abovesealevel and 1% for

each 10° F(5.6°C) above77% (25°C). Makesure you and

your installer consider these factors when determining total

generator load.

Fuel Pipe Sizing

Thereare numerous on-line or otherwise-puNished

referencesfor fuel pip sizing. For example,NFPA54-Natural

FuelGasCode,2006 (item #: 320-6031-06) is a

common resource.

The installer should consider the specific gravity of gas and

compensate for a nominal amount of restriction from bends,

fittings, etc. if an unusual number of fittings, bends,or other

restrictions are used, referto federal andlocal codes

for guidance.

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